Assembly Line Worker, Automotive
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Automotive Assembly Line Workers in the United States take home an average $15.98 per hour. The most important factor affecting compensation for this group is experience level, followed by geography and the particular employer. Male Automotive Assembly Line Workers are more prevalent than women among those who took the survey — 65 percent of professionals. Most report receiving medical coverage from their employers and a majority collect dental insurance. For the most part, people in this position report moderate levels of job satisfaction. The information for this snapshot was generated by responses to the PayScale salary survey.

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Job Description for Assembly Line Worker, Automotive

Assembly line workers, especially in the automotive field, often work at a quick pace in a warehouse or factory. As someone on a line, workers are responsible for one component or step of a product. Workers will perform the same action repeatedly during the course of a shift. Because each worker is dedicated to a specific task, they gain specialized knowledge about their role. Sometimes the assembly line ultimately results in a finished car part like an engine, and other times it results in a complete automobile or truck.

The labor requirements for assembly line workers varies depending on their role. Frequently workers need to be on their feet for the entirety of their shift. Workers may also need to lift heavy items, depending on their station. They must have a general understanding of mechanics and power tools. They are often required to think quickly to help with problems when they occur on the line, so solid communication skills are necessary. Some assembly line workers may also be in control of robots or machines that are actually performing the assembly work, ensuring that the operation stays proactive.

Generally a high school diploma or equivalent is the only education required to work on an assembly line. Those on an assembly line are typically hourly workers. Shifts are scheduled and may fall during regular business hours or on secondary shifts. Because of their role in the line process, breaks for workers are often scheduled. These workers typically work indoors, but factory conditions can vary, including exposure to varied temperatures.

Assembly Line Worker, Automotive Tasks

Apply written standards to produce uniform quality of products.

Monitor and maintain equipment and interpret output to ensure a quality product.

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The consistently lowest paying firm on the list is General Motors Corporation, where the median salary is just $43K. However, employees at the top of the pay scale do tend to do well, earning around $64K.

Pay by Experience Level for Assembly Line Worker, Automotive

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

For many Automotive Assembly Line Workers, extensive experience does not lead to significantly more money. The median compensation for relatively untried workers is $34K; in the five-to-10 year group, it's higher at around $36K. For Automotive Assembly Line Workers, 10 to 20 years of experience on the job amounts to an average salary of $37K. Veterans who have worked for more than two decades do tend to make the most in the end; the median pay for this group is $49K.